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Renovated 2-Family Duplex
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$2,300,000

165 W 126th Street, New York City, NY 10027

Renovated two-family duplex with limestone facade, private yard, and in-unit washer/dryer across both levels.

Property Size3,430 SF
Price / SF$670.55
Days on Market115

Property Features for 165 W 126th Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,430 SF
Property subtype Duplex

Building Details

Building Size 3,430 SF
Year Built 1910
Buildings 1
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Compass
Listed By: Kelly Cole
Source: Carlinwright
Added: Apr 10 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 10:58AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Renovated 2-family duplex located on a quiet, tree-lined block. The limestone facade features original prewar details from the early 1900s, with a home that is 17 ft wide. The property offers 3,340 square feet of above-grade living space plus a full-height basement and a landscaped private back yard.

The owners’ duplex begins at the garden level with a separate dining area and a large kitchen, stepping down to a sunken living room with a decorative fireplace, custom storage, and direct access to the backyard. Outside features a raised deck seating area sheltered by a pergola. The parlor level includes two bedrooms and two fully renovated bathrooms, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet with custom interiors and an en suite bath with double sink/marble vanity and large stall shower, plus a private balcony overlooking the backyard.

The upper duplex is bright and includes separate living and dining rooms anchored by an expansive kitchen with cabinet storage and counter space. Two large bedrooms, washer/dryer, two bathrooms, and great closets are on the upper floor. A clean, open tiled cellar provides additional storage, washer/dryer, and even a bathroom. Built in 1910, the home is near the A/B/C/D and 2/3 trains and convenient to shopping and restaurants in Central Harlem.

Key Highlights

  • Limestone facade with original prewar details from the early 1900s
  • 17 ft wide with 3,340 SF above‑grade living space plus a full‑height basement
  • Landscaped private back yard with raised deck seating area and pergola

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $174.9k $51.00
− Vacancy −$9.1k −$2.65
EGI $165.8k $48.35
− OpEx −$49.8k −$14.50
NOI $116.1k $33.84
3,430 SF · lease $51.00/SF/yr · vacancy 5.20% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.66M
$1.45M – $1.93M (±1% cap)
NOI $116,084 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.05%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.53M
$1.34M – $1.79M (±1% cap)
NOI $107,315 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.67%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$8.54M
$7.47M – $9.96M (±1% cap)
NOI $597,643 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 25.98%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Peu specialist work ... Government Office

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Acupuncture Accounting Firm Building Supply Skin Care Clinic

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

9,349
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 10027, NY

64,037
Population
28,038
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
52%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
0.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
71,152
Density / Sq Mi
$64,220
Median Household Income
$44,231
Median Earnings
$1,609
Median Rent
$915,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Renovated two-family duplex with limestone facade, private yard, and in-unit washer/dryer across both levels.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 165 W 126th Street New York City, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Limestone facade with original prewar details from the early 1900s; 17 ft wide with 3,340 SF above‑grade living space plus a full‑height basement; Landscaped private back yard with raised deck seating area and pergola
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